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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,866.34, 28,794.93 and 11,913.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,866.34, 28,794.93 and 11,913.59 is: 16,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,866.34 : 28,794.93 = 11,913.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,866.34/28,794.93 = 11,913.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,866.34x = 28,794.93 × 11,913.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,866.34x = 343,050,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,050,990.10/20,866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.40

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